
Politics
U.S. court rejects maintaining COVID-19 asylum restrictions
The court’s decision means the restrictions are still on track to expire on December 21.
3 years ago
Will you read the Jan. 6 report cover-to-cover? These publishers hope so.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is expected to drop their report on Dec. 21.
3 years ago
House approves referendum to ‘decolonize’ Puerto Rico
The bill now goes to the Senate, where it faces a ticking clock before the end of the year and Republican lawmakers who have long opposed statehood.
3 years ago
Advocates, lawmakers hope Pa. House power shift opens door for election law changes
Lawmakers, lobbyists, and voting advocates preview their election law wishlists for next session.
3 years ago
Recount requests delay Pennsylvania election certification
Five weeks after Election Day, winning candidates in Pennsylvania from governor to Congress are waiting for their victories to become official.
3 years ago
Montgomery County proposes a real estate tax hike and employee salary bump in 2023 budget
Montgomery County officials have been collecting community input on the proposed real estate tax increase. The final 2023 budget is due by Dec. 15.
3 years ago
Wilmington City Council has named a task force to consider reparations
The group will make recommendations on compensation for institutional discrimination against African Americans by mid-2023.
3 years ago
A list of diehard Eagles fans in the DC press corps
Details on the “secret society” members outed by The Ringer.
3 years ago
Pioneering Black feminist Dorothy Pitman Hughes dies at 84
Hughes died Dec. 1 in Tampa, Florida.
3 years ago
GOP sues over special elections in Pa. House majority battle
Rep. Bryan Cutler of Lancaster in a lawsuit filed late Friday asked Commonwealth Court to issue an injunction against special elections his Democratic counterpart scheduled.
3 years ago
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves the Democratic Party to register as an independent
Sinema's move is unlikely to change the power balance in the Senate, as it comes days after Sen. Warnock won the Georgia runoff election to give Democrats a 51-49 majority.
3 years ago
Former Trenton mayor endorses Assemblyman Benson for Mercer County Executive
After forming an exploratory committee, former Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer will formally endorse Asm. Dan Benson for Mercer County Executive.
3 years ago
Dispute over Pa. House special elections, control likely heading to court
Democrats say they control the Pennsylvania House after winning a majority of seats during the Nov. 8 midterm election.
3 years ago
Former President Donald Trump’s company is found guilty of criminal tax fraud
Trump and his company have repeatedly faced criminal investigations but this case marks the first time his company has been charged, tried, and convicted on criminal charges.
3 years ago
N.J. lawmakers tout bill to combat ‘discriminatory’ car insurance policies
Advocates push for legislation that would ban insurance companies from asking about credit score, education level, or occupation when determining a customer’s premium.
3 years ago